Delhi High Court

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Delhi Development Authority v. S. P. Kureel & Ors.

13 Apr 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:2543-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld cancellation of one of two flats allotted due to multiple applications by the same person under the DDA Housing Scheme, 2010, applying the doctrine of proportionality to preserve the allotment made on a single valid application.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant DDA Housing Scheme 2010 allotment cancellation multiple applications doctrine of proportionality

Rajendra Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.

13 Apr 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:2548-DB

The Delhi High Court directed extension of joining time for a transferred government employee to accommodate his wife’s ongoing medical treatment, emphasizing consideration of family welfare in transfer orders.

administrative petition_allowed transfer order government employee family accommodation medical treatment

Raghunath v. Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board

13 Apr 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:2535

The Delhi High Court held that a construction worker registered for at least one year before attaining 60 years is eligible for pension under the Rules despite Section 14(2) of the Act requiring three years’ continuous membership, directing release of pension with interest.

labor petition_allowed Significant Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996 Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Rules, 2002 pension eligibility cessation of beneficiary status

Shuchi Goel v. Shashi Goel

13 Apr 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:2533
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The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a daughter-in-law from senior citizen parents' property under the Senior Citizens Act, balancing her right of residence under the DV Act with the senior citizens' right to peaceful possession and maintenance.

family appeal_dismissed Significant Senior Citizens Act 2007 Delhi Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules 2009 Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 Eviction

Vijay Kumar Jhamb v. Union of India

13 Apr 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:2529

The Delhi High Court held that the Appropriate Government cannot refuse to refer a labor dispute for adjudication on prima facie grounds and must refer the dispute unless the claim is wholly frivolous.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Section 12(5) Appropriate Government Industrial Tribunal

Satarupa Chakraborty v. Jawaharlal Nehru University

13 Apr 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:3190

The Delhi High Court set aside JNU's disciplinary orders against a student for violating natural justice by not affording her a hearing and lacking reasons, directing a fresh inquiry.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant natural justice opportunity of hearing administrative order disciplinary action

Rahul Garg & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

13 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4546

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC dowry harassment

Ashwani Kumar v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited & Ors.

13 Apr 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:2559
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The Delhi High Court upheld IOCL's lawful cancellation of a compassionate appointment on medical grounds and post abolition, while allowing the petitioner to seek Rehabilitation Grant in lieu of employment.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant compassionate appointment medical fitness Rehabilitation Scheme appointment cancellation

State Bank of India v. M/S Arizona Printers & Packers Ltd & Ors.

13 Apr 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:2978
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The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal setting aside an ex-parte decree under Order IX Rule 13 CPC, holding that miscommunication and misplaced power of attorney constituted sufficient cause for non-appearance.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order IX Rule 13 CPC ex-parte decree sufficient cause condonation of delay

M/S SHIVI METAL v. AMIT KUMAR AND ANR.

13 Apr 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:3014

The Delhi High Court dismissed the employer’s appeal, holding that valid service of summons and a prior nominal settlement do not bar an employee’s claim for statutory compensation under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923.

labor appeal_dismissed Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 service of summons ex-parte proceedings statutory compensation

Ashok Kumar Madan v. Income Tax Officer Ward 67(1) New Delhi and Anr.

13 Apr 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:3231-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment notices issued on the incorrect premise of non-filing and for non-disclosure of material evidence, emphasizing adherence to procedural fairness under the Income Tax Act.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 148A(b) Income Tax Act reassessment notice non-filing of return natural justice

Akash v. The State NCT of Delhi

13 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4842

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of attempted grievous injury under Section 307 IPC, emphasizing that detention during trial should not be punitive and imposing conditions to ensure trial integrity.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. attempt to murder Section 307 IPC

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. KKM Management Centre Pvt. Ltd.

13 Apr 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2023:DHC:3219-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal against the Tribunal's confirmation of deletion of addition relating to secondment costs for AY 2014-15, applying the principle of consistency and finding no substantial question of law.

tax appeal_dismissed Income Tax Appellate Tribunal secondment costs principle of consistency disallowance of expenditure

Akshay Talwar & Anr. v. Anil Seth & Anr.

13 Apr 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:2512
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The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate disputes arising from an Agreement to Sell, holding that disputed factual issues and stamping objections are to be resolved in arbitration, not at the appointment stage.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of Arbitrator Agreement to Sell

Neelam Jain & Another v. Tej Singh Verma

13 Apr 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:2523

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, holding that the limited scope of judicial review under Section 34 does not permit re-appreciation of evidence or interference with the Arbitrator's factual findings.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 arbitral award challenge misrepresentation encroachment

Harsh Yadav v. State NCT of Delhi

13 Apr 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:2604

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279/338 IPC and Motor Vehicles Act based on an amicable settlement between the parties and absence of coercion.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR settlement deed Section 279 IPC Section 338 IPC

Heena Khatun v. State NCT of Delhi

13 Apr 2023 · Jasmeet Singh · 2023:DHC:2901
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case due to non-compliance with mandatory authorization requirements for search by a female officer under Sections 42 and 50 of the NDPS Act.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant NDPS Act Section 42 NDPS Act Section 50 NDPS Act authorization for search

E S Ranganatha v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Apr 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:2710

The Delhi High Court held that suspension of a senior government employee can be lawfully continued beyond three months without issuance of a charge sheet if justified by ongoing investigations and periodic review, dismissing the petition challenging such continuation.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant suspension charge sheet review of suspension disciplinary proceedings

Frigorifico Allana Pvt Ltd v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation

13 Apr 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:2547-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the technical qualification of a consortium in a municipal tender, holding that the administrative decision was neither arbitrary nor mala fide and emphasizing judicial restraint in commercial contract matters.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant judicial review tender evaluation technical qualification bid security

Well Protect Manpower Services Pvt Ltd v. Lady Hardinge Medical College & Ors.

13 Apr 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:2546-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the award of a security services tender to a bidder selected based on highest turnover among multiple L-1 bidders, holding that judicial interference is unwarranted absent arbitrariness or mala fide in the tender process.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant GEM Portal tender process L-1 bidders tie-breaking criteria